GL Communications enhances telecom test and measurement services

April 2, 2013

GL Communications Inc. says it has its improved its broad-based Telecom Test and Measurement Services portfolio.

”GL's test tools include simple PC-based software as well as hardware test units and are scalable to meet the future needs. GL's test solutions cover a wide array of networks: 4G (LTE), 3G, IP, Ethernet, T1, T3, E1, E3, OC-3 STM-1, OC-12 STM-4, and traditional PSTN networks”, explained Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of the company. “The tools are widely used by the telecommunication industry for conformance testing, automated stress/load testing, performance testing, remote accessibility, centralized web-based control and analysis, fault testing and analysis, and customized testing.”

According to GL, the test and measurement offerings perform a wide variety of functions:

  • Evaluation and testing of high-speed telecom lines (OC-3, OC-12, STM-1, etc.), analog, T1, E1, T3, E3, OC-3, OC-12, STM-1, STM-4 testing
  • Voice, modem, and fax testing and analysis
  • IP and VoIP testing
  • 3G network testing and troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance
  • End-to-end SMS testing and testing from within the wireless infrastructure
  • Protocol testing over all networks
  • ISDN network testing, installation, and maintenance
  • SS7 network testing, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance
  • LTE network testing, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance
  • Voice and data quality testing for QoS
  • Multi-protocol and multi-technology test platform
  • Analysis of all aspects of call detail records (CDRs).

They also address a varied list of applications:

  • Troubleshooting and delivering quality services to customers
  • Equipment conformance testing
  • End-to-end testing services
  • Interoperability testing
  • Test automation
  • Network deployment and testing
  • Critical voice, data, video, and other traffic quality testing (QoS, protocol simulation, and verification)
  • Wrap-around testing, and mobile application and handset testing.

For more information on test equipment and suppliers, visit the Lightwave Buyer’s Guide.

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